Life, 1896-11-05 · page 21 of 24
Life — November 5, 1896 — page 21: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It contains several product advertisements typical of early 20th-century magazines: The main illustrated advertisement features **Anheuser-Busch's Malt Nutrine**, a "food drink" marketed as a tonic for all ages. The image shows an elderly woman and child, suggesting the product's claimed universal health benefits. This reflects the era's patent medicine marketing—making broad health claims (appetite restoration, flesh production, treatment of "wasting diseases") that would be illegal today. Surrounding ads promote other products: Armour's Beef Extract, Whitman's chocolate, Knox hats, Smith & Wesson revolvers, and Truth magazine's subscription offer featuring actress Ada Rehan photographs. There is **no political cartoon or satire** visible. The "Old Age and Youth" heading simply anchors the Malt Nutrine advertisement's claim that both demographics benefit from the product. The page reflects consumer culture and unregulated advertising practices of the era rather than social commentary.
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* sfantiy made from . sls | WHITMAN'S. ¢ Always A ppetizing. INSTANTANEOUS §% a PP &: CHOCOLATE. 8 Perfect In favor and % aunty, “Pet up in pound and balf-pound ‘es tins ‘Stephen F, Whitman &Son At timts when you relish nothing, a cup of Bouillon made from Extracto BEEF restores the appetite, gives a feeling of comfort and drives away fatigue. Its mak- [ag nthe matter of a moment. Requiresonly the addition of boring water and inary Wrinkles.” seach ef salt. Send for our little book "Cul _ ; a _ Armour & Company, Chicago. The KNOX Hat. Fall Styles Now Ready. THE MOST PERFECT PRODUCT OF AMERICAN LABOR. Mail orders will receive prompt and careful attention. SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1896 REVOLVER Swing Out Cylinder, Hand Ejector and Rebounding Lock. Exceptional strength, accuracy. penetration, and workmanship are features of this revolver. Send for Mustrated catalogue. SMITH & WESSON, **Speinartetds ataie Youth "TRUTHS and immediate Special Offer. benefit from eee TRUTH desires to extend its circle of ac- quaintances. It hopes that the following ER- Special Holiday Offer will prove a happy, i's BU medium of introduction. Upon receipt of pA c » this coupon, duly filled out, and $2.00, we Ss will forward, carefully packed, free of all charges: One Superb Amlico Photograph of Ada Rehan. This isa beavtitul picture of this e favorite actress, mounted on heavy board, - size 11 x 14 inches, alweays sells for $1.50. A choice of either 4 Raise in the South,” by Leigh, or “A Deal in Washington,” by Wenzell, two of TRUTHS famous Poker TRADE MARK. pass acy Tot rami, never sold Jor —the food drink. A copy of either of the following famous ood drink. It is a tonic and vitalizer for all cen fO0Y oF either of the following famous paper, in colors, ready for framing : ** ages—puts the body in sound, vigorous condition— Wee or War by Hamoidge, or Thanks. ae a iving in Olden Times,” by the lateC, H. isa wonderful flesh producer. Invaluable to nursing Tohnton, regular ic meh — mothers and sufferers from wasting diseases. TO OTH fort Thrte Menthe postage pre paid to any address, $1.25. Total, $4.00. For sale by all Druggists. Truth Company, 203 Broadway, New York, witl send allt the above. fully pre: id to any address, on recelpt ot | Prepared by End this" Lite” coupon properly signed. ANHEUSER-BUSCH BREWING ASS’N, St. Louis, U. S. A. Send for handsomely illustrated colored booklets and other reading matter. New York Depot, 24 and 27 West Street. Address Name. comicbooks.com